Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's digital frontier! We seek a visionary AI Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive transformative innovation. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with practical implementation, ensuring our organization remains ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global tech partners to shape the future of intelligent systems.
Why Nexus? We're a Silicon Valley pioneer with a 15-year legacy of breakthrough innovations, including pioneering work in quantum computing and neural networks. Our culture celebrates bold thinking, offers unparalleled resources for experimentation, and provides equity packages for early team members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 AI strategy roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI solutions (neural networks, quantum AI, AGI frameworks)
- Establish industry partnerships with research institutions and tech giants for collaborative innovation
- Present visionary insights to investors, board members, and industry conferences
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 2026+ market potential
- Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of ethical AI development
- Drive patent development for breakthrough AI methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 8+ years of applied research experience
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum computing
- Experience leading $5M+ R&D initiatives with measurable ROI
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems impacting 1M+ users
- Knowledge of AI ethics frameworks and regulatory landscape (NIST, EU AI Act)